2,000 Dead as ’Quake and Fire Wipe Out Nation’s Capital (Universal Newsreel, Apr 1931)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. 2,000 DEAD AS ’QUAKE AND FIRE WIPE OUT NATION’S CAPITAL: MANAGUA, NICARAGUA - Handful of rescuers render first aid to injured survivors of most terrible disaster New World has known — a beautiful community destroyed, many of its citizens entombed in debris which may be left as monument to lost town, for it is likely never to be rebuilt. 2. GREAT ARMY DISPLAY CELEBRATES ENTRY OF U.S. IN WORLD WAR: NEW YORK, NY - Veterans who fought in A.E.F. march again along flag-bedecked Park Avenue, while thousands cheer with same fervor that welcomed victorious soldiers home from victory in France. Tank is vivid reminder of days of hard fighting and suffering. 3. ROYALTY OFFICIATES AT 12th BIRTHDAY OF FASCIST FOUNDATION: TURIN, ITALY - Representing the monarchy, Prince of Piedmont and wife, the former Marie Jose of Belgium, salute Black Shirts in celebration to mark anniversary of new regime instituted by Mussolini to save nation from Reds. 4. MAYOR WALKER BACK FROM DESERT SANDS TO FACE ACCUSERS: NEW YORK, NY - Improved in health after stay at Palm Springs, California, chief executive plunges into vortex of investigations swirling around his administration of metropolis, which may have bearing on national election in 1932. Confidently accepts challenge of foes who attack his official policies. 5. REVERENT THRONGS PAY FINAL RESPECTS TO KNUTE ROCKNE: SOUTH BEND, IN - As mourners gather from all parts of country and stars of his great 1930 eleven serve as pall bearers, famed coach of Notre Dame’s football wizards rests ’neath soil close to campus where he won renown. Vast crowds choke streets and pack church where clergy and laity honor his memory. 6. HI, SKIN-NEE! CIRCUS! GOTHAM HAILS NEW JOYS UNDER “BIG TOP”: NEW YORK, NY - Spectacular and thrilling stunts, novelty and originality characterize latest edition of tented amusement as unveiled in Madison Square Garden, where “wise” city folk gurgle and gasp with as much enjoyment as their rural prototypes. 7. EASTER PRECEDENT IS SET BY HOOVERS IN SUNRISE WORSHIP: ARLINGTON, VA - President and wife lead vast throng at services in National Cemetery amphitheater, first of kind to be stage there; Knight Templar guard of honor in uniform, Army, Navy and Diplomatic corps represented. 8. WASHINGTON, D.C. - First Lady acts as hostess to city children in traditional egg-roll fete. 9. NEW YORK, NY - Communists and cloudy skies fail to dim Society’s Easter promenade. 10. SENSATIONAL FINISH MARKS GRAKLE’S WIN IN GRAND NATIONAL: AINTREE, ENGLAND - With two horses dead and 31 in all eliminated in the most grueling test known to racing, Liverpool cotton broker’s entry captures rich prize on his fifth attempt in as many years. Easter Hero, American competitor and favorite, among those which fall by wayside. Victor pays backers over 16 to 1, also sets new course record. (LOCAL – CANADA - A) THOUSANDS MOURN PASSING OF WELL KNOWN AMUSMENT & SPORT PROMOTER. (LOCAL – CANADA - B) SPRING IS HERE.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library